Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup

Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup

Introduction

All the cozy, comforting flavors of classic cabbage rolls—without the rolling, stuffing, or extra work. This Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup is hearty, warming, and perfect for busy days when you want a nourishing homemade meal waiting for you. Tender cabbage, savory ground meat, tomatoes, and rice slowly simmer together, filling your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. It’s comfort food made easy, ideal for family dinners, meal prep, or chilly evenings when a big bowl of soup just hits the spot.

Ingredients

For the Soup:

• 680 g (1½ lb) ground beef or ground turkey
• 1 medium onion, diced (about 150 g / 1 cup)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small green cabbage, chopped (about 900 g / 2 lb)
• 1 large carrot, sliced (about 120 g / 1 cup)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (about 150 g / 1 cup)
• 800 g (2 cans / 28 oz each) crushed tomatoes
• 240 ml (1 cup) tomato sauce
• 1 liter (4 cups) beef or chicken broth
• 150 g (¾ cup) uncooked long-grain rice
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) Worcestershire sauce
• 5 g (1 tsp) paprika
• 5 g (1 tsp) dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Optional Garnish:

• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Sour cream or plain yogurt

Directions